Shashank Upadhye

Engineering/Technical Project Manager with 12+ years of experience delivering automotive electronics (OHC HMIs, climate ECUs/panels, VW/Škoda touch) from concept to SOP. Lead cross-functional teams of 5 or more; own schedule, risk, and phase gates; drive DFMEA/DFM-DFT and EMC closure (BCI/RI/ESD) to keep DVP/SOP on track. Hands-on in 12 V power, LIN/CAN, and diagnostics; manage suppliers, EMS, ODM, APQP, PPAP, and VAVE. Clear communicator and people leader—exec-level updates, stakeholder alignment, negotiation, and mentoring—plus IoT-aware (BLE/Wi-Fi).

1. Successfully concluded the Functional Safety Certification Program aligned with ISO 26262:2018 2nd Edition, Level 1.

2. Successfully completed the training IATF 16949:2016 internal auditor training for the automotive QMS.

• New business wins: led technical solution and customer engagement contributing to program acquisition year year year
• DVP issue closure: resolved high-risk test blockers on Program, safeguarding SOP Year.
• Engineering standards: created review checklists/templates adopted by the team/site year.
• Best product cost optimization (2020–21): delivered measurable BoM/process savings; awarded 'Excellence in Product Cost Optimization'
• Project Agility (2020–21): brought Tata X4 ETC to completion on time and within budget under aggressive timelines
• Certificate of Merit (Complex Automation): recognized by Innlink Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., Kolhapur (owner: a former space scientist) for outstanding contributions to a complex automation project

• Excellence in Product Cost Optimization, 2020-2021
• Project Agility Achievement, 2020-2021
• Certificate of Merit for Complex Automation Project, Honored by the former space scientist and owner of Innlink Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., Kolhapur.
• National-Level Achievement in PCB Designing, Electrofest 2K11, Kolhapur
• Consolation Prize in Thinkquest Hardware Challenge, National Level, Mumbai Central, Mumbai

• Ambient lighting & OHC/Lamps (Mahindra, Tata): Delivered electronics for Ambient Light Modules, Overhead Consoles, and dome/reading lamps—Mahindra: M110, M310, W610; Tata: Sierra, Avinya, Curvv, Safari, Harrier.
• Exterior dynamic lit grille – PoC (Tata): Led rapid prototype using high-power LEDs with animated “welcome” effect; demonstrated feasibility to replace mechanical grille.
• Climate Control ECUs (“black box”): HW lead for power topology and wake sources (IGN/CAN/LIN); programs for Mahindra: S201 (XUV300), S110 (eKUV100); VinFast: VN24 (Lux SA2.0), VFe35, VFe36 (in-flight VFe33/VFe34s); Renault-Nissan: P1310.
• Climate control panels (manual/electric/automatic): HMI electronics (push buttons, rotary knobs, LEDs) for Mahindra: S101 (KUV100), U301/U215 (TUV100), S106 (KUV100 refresh), S110 (eKUV100); Tata: Y1 CVBU (Ultra/Prima/Winger), X4 ETC (Punch/Altroz); Renault-Nissan: HHA (Captur), PB1D.
• Touch control panels (Škoda/VW – MQB27): Designed and validated touch-panel electronics for Kushaq and Slavia. Touch climate control head unit for the Tata Safari, Harrier, Punch, etc.